Prisoners of war are identified on the client data base. The veteran's statement of service will also record the fact that he or she was a prisoner of war.
Commission has defined a prisoner of war as a veteran who has been confined in a camp, building, prison or other restrictive area as a prisoner of the enemy, even if the confinement was for only a few hours.
30261 there is some evidence that having been a prisoner of war of Japan may be a factor in the development of the condition under consideration.
2352 the veteran was a prisoner of war of Japan at some time.
27396 the veteran was a prisoner of war of Japan before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.